Community Organizations Making a Difference
Community organizations that work to make a difference in the lives of people who need assistance have shaped the society stronger and active. Such organizations improve our communities and build the foundation of how we want to associate with the needy present. The purity care elderly foundation is an example of an organization that is working to make a difference in the lives of people in our community where above ten thousand elderly adults have benefited. The body is committed to responding to the needs of older people who are above sixty years by providing them with food, clothing, shelter, and healthcare. Statistics have shown that the number of elderly is likely going to grow in the next few decades with a higher percentage of those who will be having mobility, food, and health problems, especially in developing nations. Thus, the organization prepares the able community members to take care of the old and learn valuable life skills which they possess to benefit the society.
Foundation Founded by Joyce Kairu
The organization was founded by Joyce Kairu who got great inspiration from her late mother Purity who died when she was far from home while attending to her occupation. The founder later quit her affluent life abroad to take care of the elderly in her community. The organization has also networked with other global organizations to address the preferences and the changing needs of elderly with emphasis on cultural sensitivity, non-discrimination, equity, and dignity as they access services. The organization offers community-based care as a way of promoting good health and preventing sickness as well as providing rehabilitative care to the elderly. The care ensures that they are hospitalized and recover from illness and also educates them on ways of preventing sickness and maintaining their good health. The foundation’s work is also to help them in their minor and long-term health problems.
Objectives of the Organization
The organization has various objectives that include increasing self-sufficiency among the old in the community. The body is dedicated to organizing people to bring change and help maintain its ownership by allowing the willing, able members of the community to own the movement to reduce the amount of outside help required. Lately, the organization has not been able to support the specific needs of the elderly entirely, and thus it has been sourcing foods from well-wishers and non-profit organizations that share similar objectives. Therefore, the members have realized the need to involve other willing community members to support the foundation to save it from the requirement of other international organizations. Another aim of the organization is to empower the elderly by improving the conditions that shape their lives and increasing individual’s sense of worthiness and capabilities through helping them to live fulfilling lives. Other groups of people are working to improve their social support by learning and talking to the elderly and acknowledging how they are rich with information by giving them an opportunity to speak to the young generation. The socialization is healthy since they even get a chance to meet their age mates which provides them with enjoyment and growth among themselves. Another objective is to share power among the community members through spreading it to all people equally which better the situations of least influential people who include the old making a more just society.
Implementing Integrated Services for the Elderly
Notably, the organization plays a leading role in implementing integrated services for the support, protection, and care of the elderly. There are different responses to the need to develop integrated health and social care services for the older adults. Thus, the need to understand and interpret the cultural economic, political, and structural context that affect implementation of essential care to the old adults. The organization also upholds the principle of good neighborliness since they are more informed on what happens and they can take care of the old with little effort. Someone living close may understand the needs of an older adult and can help them in various forms such as contacting the social services when necessary. Befriending them is also a good thing to do since most of them live alone and giving them company may enliven their day. The act may appear small, but it can bring a major difference to the old. The foundation is also involved in raising funds for the elderly who have difficulty in walking by providing them with mobility scooters to enable them to attain freedom. The organization offers assisted living by providing the old with convenient accommodation, safe, and affordable to support those that are active who are independent. The old adults who need assistance and supervision in their daily activities are also attended.
Recognition and Future Endeavors
In conclusion, the organization has won several awards including the Global Ageing Award which has encouraged the participants to continue taking care of the old. The foundation recognizes the challenges and loneliness that the old face and it is committed to building a home for such people to provide for their care efficiently. The organization is among the few established in the third world countries to address the needs of the elderly. The association offers the opportunity to tap the older persons' participation, contributions, and talent.
